St. Bishoy Monastery
A church dating to the 11th–12th century, containing two sanctuaries and the relics of Martyr Saint George the Roman.
Church of Martyr Saint George the Roman — St. Bishoy Monastery, Wadi El Natrun
The church in its current form dates to the 11th or 12th century AD.
It contains two sanctuaries: the main one dedicated to Martyr Saint George, adjoining the southern wall of the Ancient Church of Anba Bishoy, and a second sanctuary with an altar dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Each is covered by a small dome.
It houses the relics of Martyr Saint George the Roman.
11th–12th Century AD
DATING
2
ALTARS
St. George the Roman
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